Colorado’s 14-13 victory at Georgia Tech was anything but ordinary, and the grades reflect a night of uneven execution and unforgettable moments. Julian Lewis delivered the late touchdown pass, Boo Carter blocked the potential winning field goal, and Lamont Lester Jr. spent the evening disrupting the Yellow Jackets’ offense. From standout individual efforts to units with room to improve, here’s how the Buffs graded out in their season opener.
Report Card
Julian Lewis: B
Lewis delivered the winning touchdown pass to Charlie Williams when Colorado needed it most, overcoming an uneven night moving the ball through the air.
Micah Welch: A
Welch provided a welcome spark from a deep running back room, making the most of his opportunities with 13 carries for 58 yards and a touchdown.
Damian Henderson: B+
Henderson ran hard with great effort, turning 12 carries into 65 yards to help power Colorado’s ground game.
Charlie Williams: A+
Williams supplied the finish Colorado desperately needed, catching the go-ahead touchdown pass on the Buffs’ final scoring drive.
DeAndre Moore Jr.: B
Moore caught four passes for 37 yards on nine targets, contributing to the passing game but leaving room for a more productive connection with Lewis.
Danny Scudero: C
Scudero managed just three catches for 11 yards in a quiet opener, with brighter days ahead.
Quentin Gibson: Incomplete
Gibson finished with just one catch for one yard, with a bigger role expected in future games.
Boo Carter: A++
Carter recovered a fumble and blocked Georgia Tech’s potential winning field goal, delivering two of Colorado’s most consequential plays.
Lamont Lester Jr.: A+++
Lester’s three sacks repeatedly disrupted Georgia Tech’s offense and helped anchor an outstanding defensive effort.
Randon Fontenette: B+
Fontenette looked the part of a future NFL player, showing why he could be headed to the league next year.
Gideon “ESPN” Lampron: B+
Lampron led the Buffs in tackles and delivered a few SportsCenter-worthy moments along the way.
Offensive line: A
Colorado’s offensive line controlled the line of scrimmage throughout the night, helping the Buffs rush for 183 yards while allowing just one sack.
Team Grades
Offense: B-
Colorado rushed for 183 yards and delivered the winning touchdown drive when it mattered most, overcoming an uneven passing game and missed scoring opportunities.
Defense: A
The Buffs allowed just 51 rushing yards and six offensive points, keeping Colorado within reach while its offense struggled to finish drives.
Special teams: C-
Carter’s winning field goal block rescued a unit that surrendered a kickoff return touchdown and had its own field goal attempt blocked.
Coaching: B-
Colorado showed clear improvement in clock management late in the game, while strong defensive preparation helped offset offensive miscues and special teams breakdowns.
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